If you already have a custody order, there will likely be a separation holiday schedule. The holiday schedule will trump the normal physical custody schedule. But what if you do not have a holiday schedule or a custody order? What is a typical holiday schedule? The answer is it depends because every family dynamic is […]
CUSTODY COUNSEL FEES
Custody – Can I get the other party to pay my Attorney fees? When a complaint for custody is filed, there is hope the parents can decide what is best for their children with guidance from conciliators, attorneys, or mediators. There are contentious cases with numerous filings, hearings, and extensive litigation which results in significant […]
PARENT COMMUNICATION – THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
The words “I have it in writing” from a client before a custody trial is a dream come true. It eliminates the “he said, she said” issues. There it is, in black and white. As technology evolves, the way people communicate changes. Now the words “I have it in writing” are pictures of text messages. […]
SHARED LEGAL CUSTODY – COURTS CAN AWARD EACH PARENT FINAL DECISION MAKING ON LIMITED ISSUES
Disagreements between parties on legal custody issues are not uncommon. However, if the disagreement escalates to a level of high conflict that affects the child, one parent could lose the ability to make certain decisions in the future. Legal custody is the right to make decisions on behalf of a child. Shared legal custody requires […]
RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH VS BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently decided that an order restricting the manner of speech to protect the psychological well-being and privacy of a child in a custody dispute is Constitutional. S.B. v S.S. 39 WAP 2019. As with many separations, Mother and Father entered into a custody agreement. In this case the agreement quickly […]